Advocacy Thoughts on Wawasan 2035 Posted on 01/05/2025 By Reedz Assalamu’alaikum everyone. Over a teh-c kosong and roti kahwin, I’ve been reflecting on the Wawasan 2035 Supreme Council meeting chaired by His Majesty. With just a decade to go, the question is – are we on track for a Brunei our kids can be proud of? His Majesty’s push to… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Read more
Black and White Exactly Where I Need to Be Posted on 30/01/202523/12/2025 By Reedz An old friend whom I hadn’t seen in awhile asked how things were, and without hesitation, I said, “I am exactly where I need to be.” It wasn’t something rehearsed, nor was it a way to sidestep the usual small talk. It was a realisation shaped by time, experience, and… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Read more
Brunei Darussalam Reflections from My First Umrah Posted on 04/12/202406/12/2024 By Reedz Alhamdulillah, we’ve returned safely from our Umrah journey, and as I sit down to reflect, it’s difficult to capture the depth of emotions and lessons from this incredible experience. What began as a hope for spiritual renewal turned into a journey of profound insights, self-discovery, and immense gratitude. Madinah: A… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Read more
Brunei Darussalam My Thoughts on Growing Grains, Trees, and People Posted on 02/12/202402/12/2024 By Reedz “If you want a year of prosperity, grow grain; 10 years of prosperity, grow trees; 100 years of prosperity, grow people.” This Chinese proverb got me thinking. As someone born and raised in Brunei—an anakbrunei—its wisdom feels especially relevant to our little nation. We’ve been blessed with immense natural wealth,… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Read more
Family Teaching Adab and Akhlak to Children in a Digital Age Posted on 25/10/202422/10/2024 By Muhammad Malik In today’s world, where children are increasingly exposed to digital influences, teaching them the timeless values of adab (etiquette) and akhlak (moral character) can feel like an uphill battle. From YouTube to TikTok, kids are bombarded with content that can shape their worldview in ways parents and educators may not… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Read more
Featured Stoic Wisdom and Islamic Teachings: 7 Timeless Lessons Posted on 18/10/202418/10/2024 By Muhammad Malik Assalamualaikum and Jumaat Mubarak to all. What strikes me about the overlap between Stoicism and Islam is how similar they are in tackling the big questions of life. You’ve got ancient Greek philosophers on one side, and the timeless teachings of Islam on the other, both offering remarkably similar insights… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Like this:Like Loading... Read more